OHS convention: 2008
2004-10-30 - The original builder was Hook & Hastings (c. 1871, Opus591). -Database Manager
2004-10-30 - Status Note: There 2003. -Database Manager
2004-10-30 - In new building. The instrument's restoration included rebuilding and renovation of the windchests and wind system, including reconstruction of the reservoir, or bellows. The original pipework was restored, slightly repitched to A=440. The missing short-compass Swell Oboe was replaced by a restored set from a Johnson & Son instrument of 1884 built originally for St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania. The chestnut and walnut casework was repaired and refinished with the fa?ade pipes' receiving a new coat of paint. -Database Manager
2005-06-25 - On-line update from James R. Stettner -- 3-sectional facade containing 15 pipes arranged: 3-9-3.This was a stock design organ from the E. & G.G. Hook brochure. It was size No. 6 and usually cost $1,500.00. -Database Manager
2007-05-10 - Updated through online information from James R. Stettner. -- ORIGINALLY BUILT BY E. & G.G. HOOK & HASTINGS, OPUS 591 (1871) -Database Manager
2015-07-04 - Updated through online information from Sean Haley. -- The small parish has often struggled with finances and has been unable to keep an organist or musician on staff. In recent years the Parish diversified to include a Spanish speaking service and branching beyond traditional worship styles. As a result the organ does not get much use. -Database Manager
Taken from convention program Source: Source not recorded Date not recorded
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Auburn, Washington E. & G.G. Hook & Hastings, Opus 591, 1871 Great: 8' Open Diapason 8' Melodia 8' Stopped Diapason Bass 8' Dulciana 4' Octave 2' Fifteenth Swell: 8' Keraulophon 8' Stopped Diapason Treble 8' Stopped Diapason Bass 4' Harmonic Flute 8' Oboe Tremulant Pedale: 16' Bourdon Swell to Great Great to Pedale Swell to Pedale [Received from Connor Annable 2011-06-10.]
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